- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, CA
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062805012325
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 22
- high schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for California
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High ranks #1 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805012325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+70.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 062805012325 · Oakland, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 5.8:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+70.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 58
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
58 students
What this shows Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High compares
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 73% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 39.7%
White 5.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Oakland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oakland Technical High
Standard public school
1,812 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland High
Standard public school
1,579 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Skyline High
Standard public school
1,250 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont High
Standard public school
1,166 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Castlemont High
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Arise High
Standard public school
396 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
How many students attend Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has 58 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is 5.8:1, which is 73% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
93.8% of students at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High?
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High rank among high schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High ranks #1 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.